Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2004-012
- Test Date:
- 02-10-2004
- Test Boat:
- Keywest 225
- Test Motor:
- DF250
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 22’ 5”
- Beam:
- 8' 6"
- Weight:
- 2700 lbs.
- Maximum HP:
- 250
- Fuel Capacity:
- 100 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 25" Shaft
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke V6
- HP:
- 250
- Displacement:
- 220.5 cu. in.
- Operating Range:
- 5500 – 6100/RPM
- Weight:
- 580 lbs.
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel System:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Part Number:
- 99105-00800-23P
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 16 x 23
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 3rd Hole Up
- Jack Plate:
- No
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Light Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- 3 to 5 MPH
- Air Temperature:
- 84° F
- Fuel Load:
- 50 Gallons
- Weight:
- 2 Persons - 300 lbs. Gear
Performance Summary
- Time to Plane:
- NA
- Top Speed:
- 53.0 MPH
- Acceleration:
- NA
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 348 Miles @ 3500 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 3.9 MPG @ 3500 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range | dB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 0.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 1000 | 5.5 | 1.00 | 5.50 | 495 | 65 |
| 1500 | 7.3 | 1.60 | 4.60 | 411 | 69 |
| 2000 | 8.4 | 2.60 | 3.20 | 291 | 74 |
| 2500 | 9.9 | 5.10 | 1.90 | 175 | 78 |
| 3000 | 21.4 | 6.10 | 3.50 | 316 | 80 |
| 3500 | 28.6 | 7.40 | 3.90 | 348 | 84 |
| 4000 | 32.8 | 10.00 | 3.30 | 295 | 87 |
| 4500 | 38.2 | 12.40 | 3.10 | 277 | 86 |
| 5000 | 44.2 | 15.40 | 2.90 | 258 | 88 |
| 5500 | 47.5 | 18.00 | 2.60 | 238 | 89 |
| 6000 | 53.0 | 20.00 | 2.70 | 239 | 92 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.